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Snap, crackle and pop.

Combining two of my favorite things Pilates and mobility work I just knew I had to try it out.

Woman performing a seated twist stretch on yoga mat

This is the perfect daily routine to increase mobility and unwind after a long day or gym session.

Heres what I learned and why Ill keep coming back to these super satisfying hip-loosening Pilates exercises.

Here’s what I found after doing this 28-minute core strength Pilates routine.

The PERFECT Pilates Stretch Routine to Increase Mobility and Core Strength in 28 Mins - YouTube

I felt better after five minutes

Yes, really!

Its amazing how much tension you could hold in these areas.

Were focusing on lengthening, strengthening, stabilizing and relaxing our body and mind, Ross says.

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After just five minutes of the class, I can say with my chest, that Ross isnt joking!

But it will give your full body a blast too.

So moves like the seatedPilates roll-upandbird-dogreally put my abdominal strength to the test.

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But thesecompound exercisesalso test the strength in my back, hamstrings, glutes, hips and shoulders.

Ill be coming back to it time and time again.

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